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Spotlight_11_Module_1A

1.

Easy Start of the School
Year
SPOTLIGHT 11: FAMILY TIES
Student's Book pp. 10-11
Module 1a
45+ Working Slides
Comic Book Style Illustrations

Read the quotes below. The same word is missing from all of them. Can you fill in the gaps?
Good ___________
life is like
a seat belt in the ride of life.
In time of test,
___________ is best.
Shirley Temple,
an actress
a Burmese proverb
___________ is like a forest. If you
___________
are outside it, it looks dense. If
important thing in the world.
is the most
you are inside, you see that
each tree has its own place.
Mitch Albom,
a writer
Diana,
Princess of Wales

3.

Read the quotes below. The same word is missing from all of them. Can you fill in the gaps?
Good ___________
family
life is like
a seat belt in the ride of life.
In time of test,
___________
family is best.
Shirley Temple,
an actress
a Burmese proverb
___________
Family is like a forest. If you
___________
Family
are outside it, it looks dense. If
important thing in the world.
is the most
you are inside, you see that
each tree has its own place.
Mitch Albom,
a writer
Diana,
Princess of Wales

4.

Read one more family quote. How do you understand it?
Family: a social unit where the father is
concerned with parking space, the
children with outer space,
and the mother with
closet space.
Evan Esar,
an American humourist

5.

VOCABULARY BANK
Write down, remember, and
use the following expressions.

6.

1
accommodate
The new school is big enough and can
accommodate a lot of students.

7.

2
feel secure and accepted
Children need a happy home to feel secure and accepted.

8.

3
obey authority
Children must learn to obey authority both at home and at
school.

9.

4
take care
It is our duty to care for our parents when they get old.

10.

5
introduce a one-child-per-family policy
In 1979, China decided to introduce a one-child-per-family
policy.

11.

6
remain
I still remain close to my maternal grandmother and visit her
often.

12.

7
reach your full potential in life
A good education helps you reach your full potential in life.

13.

8
comply with
Our company must comply with the new law.

14.

9
reflect on
Take some time to reflect on your mistakes.

15.

10
get on well
We are total opposites, but we get on well.

16.

11
take priority
For me, family events always take priority over my hobbies.

17.

12
an only child
He doesn't have any brothers or sisters; he is an only child.

18.

13
population
The population of our city is growing very fast.

19.

14
nuclear family
Modern people often live in a nuclear family with just parents
and kids.

20.

15
hierarchy
In our family hierarchy, grandparents have the final word.

21.

16
the concept of privacy is alien
In our noisy house, the concept of privacy is alien to everyone.

22.

17
quite common
Big family dinners are quite common in many countries.

23.

18
essential support
When you face problems, the support of the family is
essential.

24.

19
evening stroll
My grandparents always go for an evening stroll in the park.

25.

FAMILIES ALL AROUND THE WORLD
Read the texts and complete the missing parts.
Refer to your notes or Student’s book if needed.

26.

an only child
I am ________ because in 1979 the government in my
introduced
country ________ a one-child-per-family policy to control
China's population explosion. In the countryside, several
generations often live under one roof. In urban areas,
however, housing is small and can only
accommodate
________
a nuclear family, so I live with just my parents. All
my relations live close by. We
care for
________ and help each
other and spend a lot of time together. Family honour is
very important in Chinese society, as is respect for your
elders.
Cheung, 16
China

27.

an only child
I am ________ , and I live with my parents and my
grandma, or babushka as we say here in Russia. My
passed away
grandpa ________ last year, so babushka left her house
in the country to come and live with us here in the city.
When I was young, I lived with my grandparents at their
dacha, and in many ways, they were like parents to me. I
don't see my parents as much as I would like, as they
long hours
work ________ . Still, we have learned to
make the most of our time
_________________
together, and there is never a dull
moment in our house!
Natalie, 15
Russia

28.

separated
My parents are ________
, so my sister and I live
with our mom. I spend most weekends at our
father's place, though, as our parents think it is
remain
important that they both ________ a big part of our
lives. I don't see much of either of my grandparents,
as they live in different cities. I’m very _______ my
close to
maternal grandmother, though, and I speak to her
_______ a lot.
on the phone
Thomas, 17
England

29.

My family is the center of my life. Family
hierarchy
________
is very important in Jordan, and the young show respect
to the old at all times. Getting married and having a
family is a
top priority
________
to me. My marriage will probably
be arranged by my father, which is quite ________
here.
common
I have a large family, and my house is often full of
relatives visiting us. Indeed, the concept of
privacy is alien
to us Jordanians.
________
Aalia, 17
Jordan

30.

includesparents,
In Ghana, when we say 'family', it _________
grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Children are
relationships
raised by everybody, so we have close ________
was eight, my two brothers and I
. When I
moved
to
__________
the city
with my parents, so we don't live in the same house as
my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins anymore. I
really miss them, but we always go back to the village
________
on holidays
.
Aban, 18
Ghana

31.

The Japanese believe that the strength and support of
essential
full potential
the family is
________
________ for reaching your
in life. Like all Japanese children, I was taught
obey authority
________ and to be very polite, as poor behaviour would
reflect badly on my family. Being a parent is considered a
important
very ________ role. My sister and brother-in-law have
just had their first child, so they have started calling each
other Otoosan and Okaasan (father and mother) instead
of their first names. This is very common here.
Takumi, 18
Japan

32.

My parents both come from large families, but in ours, there
is just my brother and me.
______Although
the birth rate has
dropped a lot here in recent years, family still takes
priority . My parents make us feel special: we can express
_________
ourselves openly and have our opinions listened to. We have
lots of family celebrations, and we often _________ Sunday
sharewith my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
lunch
Mealtimes are really important to us, as they are to most
Italians. After dinner, we often dress up and go for a
passeggiata, or
____________.
evening stroll
Sylvia, 19
Italy